Chapter 328


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    Skr had informed the Sullivans before her trip to Korel City. So, Janine wanted her to enjoy


    herself out there without worrying.


    Skr woke up just as dawn was breaking. After a night’s rest and the IV fluid administration, her


    fever had subsided, and the upset stomach had settled. But she still felt weak overall.


    Joey on the couch, eyes closed with a frown. Sleeping like that couldn’t have beenfortable.


    Knowing he had stayed up with her all night made Skr feel a bit apologetic. Last night, she’d


    been delirious with a fever, she must have looked terrifying.


    Now, though, she needed to use the bathroom.


    Skr slipped out of bed quietly. As soon as her feet touched the floor, she almost copsed.


    Thinking back, she realized she seemed to have fallen sick two or three times since her marriage


    with Joe. It was more often than any other year.


    Skr felt a bit frustrated as she slowly walked to the bathroom in the ward.


    Just as she reached for the bathroom door’s handle, Joe’s voice came from behind her. “Did you


    just wake up?”


    Skr turned to face him.


    Joe was staring at her from the couch. His eyes were devoid of the usual drowsiness one would


    expect


    upon waking. Instead, they bore a coldness and an intimidating air that he seemed oblivious to.


    Skr nodded stiffly under his gaze. “Yeah, I just woke up. Thanks forst night… um… I need to


    bathroom first.”


    use the


    “Want me to help you?” he offered, getting up.


    Skr’s fair face flushed instantly. “No need! I’ve got it. I can manage.”


    She feared she might never be able to relieve herself if Joe really helped her to the bathroom.


    Watching Skr hurry into the bathroom, Joe felt some of his drowsiness fade. She seemed much


    better


    now.


    Skr spent more than ten minutes in the bathroom. It was an unbearable sight as she stared at


    her pale, haggard reflection in the mirror.


    Just


    a bout of gastroenteritis had made her look as if she had fought through a serious illness.


    As Skr came out of the bathroom, Paul happened to reach the room.


    The room was filled with theforting scent of chicken soup. After being sick all night, the aroma


    made Skr hungry.


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    “I picked this up on my way here. It’s from a five–star hotel, so I’m sure it’s clean and nutritious, Paul


    sald quickly as Skr stepped out of the bathroom.


    He stole a nce at Joe’s reaction and apologized to Skr with a slight blush. “I’m sorry, Ms.


    Sullivan, I didn’t expect the food from that restaurant would cause diarrhea. It’s my fault.”


    “It’s not your fault. It’s my body’s issue. I’ve never traveled before, and it’s natural to have some


    trouble adjusting the first time out. I’m fine now, more or less,” Skr replied.


    Skr hadn’t thought of ming Paul at all. Her body had been weak ever since the frequent blood


    donations.


    Although her health had improved a lot during this period, she had overlooked the changes in diet


    away


    from home.


    If she had prepared medicine in advance and eaten less, things wouldn’t have escted this much.


    It was


    her own fault for overeating.


    Paul breathed a sigh of relief upon realizing that Skr didn’t me him.


    After their conversation, Joe approached. “The doctor said your current condition only allows you to


    have some chicken soup. You shouldn’t eat anything else.”


    “Okay!” Skr nodded obediently. She had to listen to the doctor’s advice.


    a smile as hou


    Joe’s eyes softened with Skr behaving like a model student. She looked


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